Activist Medha Patkar wants SIT probe in 2002 assault case

Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader and social activist Medha Patkar on Monday moved a court here demanding further investigation by the SIT in a case of assault on her at Sabarmati Ashram in 2002.

Alleging biased investigation by Gujarat police she has filed an application under the provisions of section 173(8) of CrPC in the court of Metropolitan Magistrate, praying further investigation.

During a public meeting at Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram on March 7, 2002 convened to condemn 2002 riots, a mob of BJP youth wing workers protesting the presence of Patkar allegedly attacked the gathering, during which, apart from Patkar some leading social activists from Gujarat and members of media were also injured. A complaint was registered at Sabarmati Police Station and charge sheet was filed in the same year. On Monday, while court was to examine the complainant, an application was filed on her behalf for further investigation.